Thank God it’s over! Hopefully in 2021 we’ll see fewer fires and heat waves, less civil and political strife, and a waning of the pandemic. Clearly less is more in 2021. The cellar and the Tasting Room are closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s. We’ll start bottling the first week of January, starting with […]
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The days are dry and sunny; the nights are chilly, and there is no rain in sight. Not good. The pandemic is raging and restrictions are being added around the state. Not good. There are vaccinations on the way in a matter of weeks, and a new year is just around the corner. Very good.
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With Holiday Season here and with people spending more time at home, attention turns to sweet traditional dishes. Crème brulee has been a longtime favorite and with good reason – it tastes delicious. For a seasonal twist, pair it with our 2020 Pinot Noir Nouveau from the Russian River Valley. INGREDIENTS: 1 large egg 4 large egg
Lately things have seemed (almost) normal. Blue skies, warm days, cool nights, grapes picked and pressed – life seems idyllic; and it is (kinda). There is no rain in sight, high winds are occasionally forecast, and the pandemic has changed both our personal and business schedules. But life goes on, providing ample proof for the
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Beaujolais Nouveau Day, this year on Thursday, November 19th is a yearly event in France when the first wine of the season is made available. We at Taft Street are offering our rendition of a Pinot Noir Nouveau, made in the same manner as its Beaujolais counterpart. At the winery we will offer samples of
The strangest harvest in memory continued into September; but the lightning, fires heat and smoke appeared to be tapering off, and we were all looking for a quick ending to this very odd year. Then things turned really weird. Another record breaking heat wave visited California last week, bringing with it high winds, fires, unhealthy
I cooked up a batch of these wings for my grandson’s 16th birthday, and they were a hit for Otto and his three buddies. The adults in the socially spaced crowd enjoyed them as well. INGREDIENTS: 3 pounds chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats 1 tablespoon baking powder (NOT soda) ½ teaspoon salt 2
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Just when we thought we had our arms around our ever changing circumstances, we get hit by dry lightning storms and accompanying wildfires. These fires were no less serious than others over the past several years, and closed down vineyard operations temporarily in the Dry Creek and Russian River Valley appellations. As of this writing
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As harvest 2020 begins and the fires temporarily subside, it’s time to think positive thoughts – like what’s for dinner. I’m digging into my freezer for the last of the halibut caught in last year’s Alaskan fishing adventure. Here is a complement to any table. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound halibut, cooked and cooled Salt and pepper
It must be baseball season, as curveballs seem to be everywhere. Regulations regarding restaurant and bar openings, public gatherings, indoor vs. outdoor events – all seem to change at an alarming rate. Moreover, the end is nowhere in sight. Planning is more of a guessing game than ever, but here at Taft Street we are
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